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Mythbuster

Busting the myths about how we respond to the public.

From being ‘just ambulance drivers’ to always having to go to hospital, hear from our staff about the truth behind the myths.

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Week 1

Busting the myths about the Ambulance Service

MYTH: Answering questions will delay the response from the ambulance service

Duration 0:01

MYTH: Phoning 999 will automatically mean you get an ambulance response

Duration 0:33

Week 2

Busting the myths about the Ambulance Service

MYTH: Being taken to hospital by ambulance means you will be seen quicker than other patients

Duration 0:35

MYTH: The only staff in our control rooms are people answering 999 calls

Duration 0:43

Week 3

Busting the myths about the Ambulance Service

MYTH: Our Patients are treated by Ambulance Drivers

Duration 0:31

MYTH: Phoning 111 for help or advice is a waste of time as they cant do anything to help

Duration 0:40

Week 4

Busting the myths about the Ambulance Service

MYTH: All Ambulance staff are Paramedics

Duration 0:31

MYTH: All 999 Calls Need a Response Within Minutes

Duration 0:56